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Slow-Cooked Oxtail Potjie

Yields8 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time4 hrsTotal Time4 hrs 15 mins

Main Pot
 1.52 kg Oxtail, cut into piecesAlternative options: Chuck, Brisket, Lamb BBQ Chops
 2 Onionsdiced
 23 Cloves garliccrushed and chopped
 1 Mushroomssliced
 23 tbsp braai spice(your favourite blend)
 1 l Beef Stock
 2 Carrotschopped not peeled
 2 Handfuls green beanstrimmed and chopped
 5 Small potatoesDo not peel
 2 tbsp Cooking oil
Creamy Sauce
 200 Fresh cream
 1 Brown onion soup(dry)
 1 Diced Tomato
 3 tbsp Mrs Balls Chutneyor any chutney
Sauté the Base
1

Heat oil in your potjie on a stovetop. Add the sliced onions and sauté until soft. Add garlic and mushrooms, stir through, and cook for a few minutes until fragrant. Remove and set aside.

Brown the Oxtail
2

Add more oil if needed, then sear the oxtail until browned on all sides. Sprinkle over your braai spice and stir to coat the meat well.

Build the Layers
3

Return the onion and mushroom mix to the pot. Pour in 1L beef stock. Place the lid on and simmer gently for 2.5–3 hours, keeping the heat low and steady.

Add the Veg
4

Once the meat is tender, add carrots, beans, and potatoes to the pot. Replace the lid and cook for another 30–40 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

Mix the Sauce
5

In a separate bowl, combine cream, brown onion soup powder, tomato relish, and chutney. Stir until smooth.

Final Flavour Boost
6

Pour the sauce mixture into the pot, stir gently, and simmer for the final 45-60 minutes, allowing it to thicken and soak into the meat.

Serve
7

Dish up your oxtail with buttery rice, pap, or fresh bread — and let that rich, sticky sauce steal the show.

Nutrition Facts

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